I have been substituting so much at my mother's school that I am learning about all of the students more than I would like. I have learned that some students merely don't want to even raise a finger to do their work, some are mean to anyone, even their NORMAL teacher, and others are brillian and go above and beyond what is asked of them. Some of the kids I had last week thought that VIDEOS and POWERPOINT presentations on a subject THEY CHOSE was too difficult for them to handle
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*hugs* Thank yuo for the advice. Sitting and calming my mind isn't a bad idea. And it's a bit what I tried to do by getting this out there. I know how the subbing thig goes, and goodness, I don't want to be back out there again!! *^_^* I feel your pain on that one, and don't like having to learn all those lessons the hard way, sub or student teacher. Boo.
yay! the life and times of susan the student teacher! Keep your chin up! great advice from above. not too much for me to add, esp since i don;t have too much teaching experiance, i'd probably be swearing and waving a big stick around. I dunno, even in high school i never understood why people would cheat, or turn in stuff late. i was always paranoid of getting a low grade. And, making stuff fun is the best! i remember those classes and teachers the most
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*lol* Wow, I didn't have teachers who did crazy things like that! That sounds like fun! And it's really awesome that you still remember his class so vividly. That totally gives me something to strive for, ya know? That's encouraging.
So the bottom line? Susan needs to get a big stick. =P
Wow, you've got loads of advice so far. I give you props for making it through the day alive. I guess the thing that works for me...is i tell the class that we are covering such and such topic. Now there are two ways we can do this. I explain the ways...and tell them to pick one of them. Once they pick, they aren't allowed to complain about things. Because once they get in the real world, many times...they won't have a choice. Better to choose this and at least do it they way they like, or else I get to choose the activity for the day. And if I choose the activity, then you really can't complain....cause you gave up the right to choose. If they do complain you make them sit out in the hall way without a pass, and get them in trouble with the hall monitor. That way they learn that making a choice is better then sitting back and not partaking.
Thanks, hon. *lol* I like the way your mind works, sending them out into the hall to get picked up by the hall monitor. I don't know if we have hall monitors. If so, that would be a dandy idea. That'll learn 'em!
I like the idea of letting them pick the way we do it, though. That's pretty tricky, and you're right, then they have no room to complain. Not a bad idea. I might have to try that with some of the things where that could be an option. That'd also give me a feel for what they enjoy. Good call, Resa! *hugs* =)
From someone who's been in the trenches....
anonymous
February 22 2006, 19:00:19 UTC
You can only do so much and as hard as it may seem, you need to not get yourself personally involved... it's much harder when you take it personally... that's how the stupid eighth graders got me. You've also gotten a lot of good advice already and I know you can pull it through. You still have my number... call me if you ever need some help, shoulder to cry on, lesson plan swap, whatever. Take a deep breath, have some chocolate, and kick some high school butt. You can do it! Hugs and smooches, Meg
Re: From someone who's been in the trenches....qsicalFebruary 23 2006, 10:31:46 UTC
Oh, I should definitely call and exchange horror stories and lesson ideas. I like that plan. Thank you for the encouragement, hon! Coming from someone who's been there, it does indeed mean a lot. I need to go find me some chocolate... ;) *huggles!*
Yeah, the whole being scary and low-voiced would be really difficult for me, I think, and I also think they know me well enough by now that you're exactly right--they would probably know I'm more upset about disciplining them than they are about being on the receiving end of it.
And I'm not glad to hear that someone else os going through the same thing, but at least we can commiserate together. I know how frustrating that can be, especially when you know that they can do so much better if they would just believe it too, and try and do something about it. You're right, to focus on those that want to be helped, but I suppose we have to try for all the other ones and maybe we can help them along the way! =)
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So the bottom line? Susan needs to get a big stick. =P
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ttyl dear
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I like the idea of letting them pick the way we do it, though. That's pretty tricky, and you're right, then they have no room to complain. Not a bad idea. I might have to try that with some of the things where that could be an option. That'd also give me a feel for what they enjoy. Good call, Resa! *hugs* =)
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Hugs and smooches, Meg
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I need to go find me some chocolate... ;)
*huggles!*
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Yeah, the whole being scary and low-voiced would be really difficult for me, I think, and I also think they know me well enough by now that you're exactly right--they would probably know I'm more upset about disciplining them than they are about being on the receiving end of it.
And I'm not glad to hear that someone else os going through the same thing, but at least we can commiserate together. I know how frustrating that can be, especially when you know that they can do so much better if they would just believe it too, and try and do something about it. You're right, to focus on those that want to be helped, but I suppose we have to try for all the other ones and maybe we can help them along the way! =)
*hugs*
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